3.4 e-MPS
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3.4
e-MPS
e-MPS is an abbreviation for ‘enhanced-Multiple Printing System’ which implements the
following functions that are available from the printer driver:
•
Job Retention
•
Job Storage
In either job mode, when printing a document, the print data is transferred from the
computer to the printer then stored on the printer’s hard disk. Since copies of the document
are printed using the stored data, printing is performed faster with less computer spooling
time and less network traffic.
Note
•
To use the e-MPS system, the standard hard disk must be installed in the printer.
For details, see
Appendix A Options
.
•
The RAM disk may also be used in the Proof-and-Hold and Private Print modes.
See
Using the RAM Disk on page 3-67
for details on RAM disk setup.
Job Retention
Job Retention has four modes as summarized below. These modes are selected when you
choose on the printer driver through the application software:
Quick Copy
Proof-and-Hold Private Print
Stored Job
Primary function
To later print addi-
tional copies
To proof the first
copy before print-
ing multiple copies
To hold the docu-
ment in printer to
prevent unautho-
rized access
To electronically
store documents
such as fax cover
pages
Start storing by
Printer driver
Printer driver
Printer driver
Printer driver
On terminating
print setting from
application soft-
ware
Prints simulta-
neously
Prints one copy
simultaneously
Does not print
Does not print
Retrieved by
Operator panel
Operator panel
Operator panel
Operator panel
Default number of
copies printed at
retrieval
Same as storing
(can be changed)
One less
(can be changed)
Same as storing
(can be changed)
One
Maximum number
of jobs stored
†
32, expandable to
50
32, expandable to
50
Depends on the
hard disk capacity
(Private jobs are
deleted automati-
cally once it is
retrieved.)
Depends on the
hard disk capacity
PIN security
No
No
Yes
Yes (if necessary)
Data after printing Stored
Stored
Deleted
Stored
Data at power off
Deleted
Deleted
Deleted
Stored
Hard disk required Yes
No
No
Yes
Table 3-3
†
Jobs in excess will cause the earlier ones to be deleted.
